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Is your neighbourhood playable? New website breaks it down
December 18, 2025New research has led to Canada’s first “playability index” to assess how well neighbourhoods support outdoor play. Read More >

UBC scientists discover “distress signal” cells use when their power supply is failing
December 17, 2025New paper in Nature reveals mitochondrial alarm system that could open the door to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, inherited disorders and more. Read More >

Provincial funding boosts development of made-in-B.C. medicines
December 16, 2025The B.C. Government announced $33 million for Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub as UBC broke ground on its new Advanced Therapeutics Manufacturing Facility. Read More >

COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces risk to pregnant women and baby
December 15, 2025New UBC research provides critical information for pregnant women, care providers and policymakers. Read More >

Dr. Kevin Afra awarded 2025 Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine
December 11, 2025The award recognizes Dr. Afra’s leadership in advancing antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases research and clinical trials in the Fraser. Read More >

Year in Review 2025
December 8, 2025 As 2025 comes to a close, take a look back at a few of the Faculty of Medicine’s many achievements from the past year and discover some of the innovative plans for the upcoming year — and beyond. Read More >

2025 alumni UBC Achievement Awards honour Faculty of Medicine community members
December 4, 2025Drs. Shelina Babul, Poul Sorensen and Anthony Yurkovich are honoured for advancing UBC’s commitment to healthy lives, a healthy planet and healthy societies. Read More >

Outstanding UBC Medicine faculty members named 2025 Distinguished University Scholars
December 2, 2025Drs. Peter Black, Lori Brotto and Terrance Snutch were honoured for their achievements. Read More >

UBC research project aims to bring B.C. closer to ending HIV transmission
December 1, 2025With new funding from Genome BC, UBC Medicine researchers are using genomic and AI tools to better understand changing transmission patterns. Read More >

UBC researchers uncover how statins harm muscles — and how to stop it
November 26, 2025Study reveals how popular cholesterol-lowering drugs can trigger muscle damage, and a way to make them safer.  Read More >